Paran on Ekadashi

Q: What is the impact if we do not do paran after observing ekadashi. Also we are not supposed to do ekadshi for material benefit. If we do not do paran correctly on time will we be bereft of spiritual benefit? Kindly explain.

Ans: This is true that pure devotees, do not observe Ekadashi for material benefits. We have heard from Guru-varga that Ekadashi tithi, begins at a particular time and ends at a fixed time. Similarly paran time is also fixed. In Mahabharata, Yuddhishthara Maharaj has said that our exalted devotees (Mahajans), have followed a particular devotional path to please the Lord, thus we should follow that path.

Sri Ambrish Maharaj observed all Ekadashis for the satisfaction of the Lord and he observed paran also on specified time. This pleased Supreme Lord. This is a lesson for us. Further if we refer to the 9th Canto of Srimad Bhagwatam or Sri Haribhakti Vilas (by Srila Sanatan Goswami) we learn that Supreme Lord is pleased if we break Ekadashi fast within specified given time.